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Stack Wine: Vino to go! #StackWine

mai 15, 2014
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Mirabella Desserts: Let Them Eat (Fancy) #Cake!

From cronuts to cookie shots, it seems “trendy desserts” are all the rage, but some staples, like our friend cake, will always be there for us. Mirabella Desserts recognizes what cake has to offer and specializes in making delectable desserts that quite frankly, look like pieces of art. You may feel guilty cutting into her desserts as you may want to save them and display them forever, but trust me, her cakes and her cupcakes taste as delicious as they look.

Mira, the artisan and a mother of 4 (!!!) children between the ages of 3 and 11, somehow finds the time and energy to create masterpieces to wow customers and their guests. I have a grand total of 0 children and I somehow manage to burn cookies, so she’s very much my hero, but I digress. Customers typically provide a theme, color scheme or even a character for inspiration, and Mirabella Desserts works her creative genius to bring the idea to life by proposing and designing a spectacular custom cake or some cupcakes. You can pick from several traditional flavors like chocolate, red velvet, or vanilla, as well as the flavor of the buttercream filling to be used.

Her perfectionist nature, her artistry and her unique decorating skills know no bounds as she continues to outdo herself with every creation. She makes it look easy, but Mirabella Desserts pieces are labors of love that require several hours of painstaking precision and various techniques. You can follow her work on her Facebook page or website and place orders by contacting her directly. Her ultimate goal is to ensure your celebration has a special, memorable and delicious dessert, delivered to your door.

Visit the Facebook page and her website for more ideas :)

Toutes les photos proviennent de la page facebook de Mirabella Desserts

Sally xo

Sally, collaboratrice du jeudi avant-midi
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Passionnée de médias sociaux et du marketing, Sally reste à l’affut de tout ce qui se passe en ville. Elle partagera ses découvertes montréalaises ainsi que ses coups de cœur délicieux et incontournables. Tous les jeudis, suivez ses péripéties de jeune professionnelle qui se dérouleront au cours de 5à7s, de « dates » (hihi!), de fins de semaine partiellement endiablées, et d’évènements spéciaux

mai 08, 2014
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Cupcake Currency in New York City #CupcakeATM

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mai 01, 2014
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#Nike Training Club App: Just Get It

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They say beach bodies are made in the winter, but if you didn’t get that memo or simply chose to ignore it, Nike has an amazing application to help reverse your blunder.

I love exercising and the free Nike Training Club app is one of my favorite workout tools. It was developed mainly for women, by world-renowned trainers and athletes. Like all things Nike, the app is well-designed, sleek and it will make you feel as badass as the women featured in their ads (assuming you don’t pass out).

To begin, pick a goal: Get Lean (high interval cardio), Get Toned (light weights and intervals), Get Strong (increased weights and reps) or Get Focused (15-minute workouts to target specific areas). You then choose your level: beginner, intermediate or advanced. You’ll be asked to select from one of the corresponding workouts of various lengths. Most have a number of calories to be burned associated with them, too. One of the key, exciting features is being able to pre-select your own music to stream as you exercise; goodbye bad, unknown workout music like from cheesy DVDs! You’ll also able to download the workout ahead of time, therefore no need to use data.

You can preview each of the moves with short video demos, but essentially, the application will time and transition you into every exercise during your workout. The recorded trainer will also shout words of encouragement at you, which somehow, are perfectly timed to the exact moment(s) you’ll want to keel over and maybe die a little. It’s like having personal trainers, except they’re not there to help with your form or see you cry. You can browse the workouts, save them for right after you finish eating that ice cream, create a program and keep track of your activity (frequency, number of minutes spent, name of workout). The only drawback of Nike Training Club is that you may need an armband for your device to be able to listen to the instructions and timer with your earphones. Also, some exercises require dumbbells so if you don’t have any or if you don’t go to the gym, try to get your hands on some.

I love that the Nike Training Club workouts are varied and quite challenging. My favorites so far are Energy Transfer and Hollywood Ab Blast. The curated workouts will definitely make you sweat, so don’t be a pansy, and pick one that’s strenuous enough and actually push yourself. I promise you’ll feel that amazing post-workout soreness the next day.

Sally -xx-

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avril 24, 2014
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Where To: Old Montreal’s Joverse #mtlnightlife

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Nearly a year ago, I had anticipated that Joverse would be one of the hot, new places to look out for in Montreal. Aside from the fact that I’m happy I’m usually right (don’t hate), I’m even happier this resto-bar delivered on many levels.

If you head to Joverse on a Friday or Saturday night, the giant rooster painted on the side of the building will greet you, along with some of the nicest doormen I’ve ever encountered in Montreal. A Montreal bar that places importance on customer service right at the door by chatting and smiling – how novel and so very refreshing!

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Inside, the brick walls and the ever-popular industrial look certainly do justice to the Old Montreal location. With long tables, booths, a big bar in the middle, Joverse is well equipped to handle groups. It’s perfect if you’re looking to eat well, then mingle and dance a little amid a crowd of good looking people in their mid-twenties to early thirties. Say it with me now: “yay for not feeling too old at a bar.”

During the last visit, we devoured some shrimp and some brisket BBQ tacos. They were so flavorful, we made a mental note to return for Joverse’s Taco Tuesdays Ritual and to try everything else on the appetizing menu as soon as possible. The music in the main room is a good mix of mainstream hits and house mashups. If you’re looking for a more underground vibe, head to Joverse’s “Red Room” just downstairs for some deep house and sweaty dancing.

On Thursdays, one of my favorite nights of the week for an outing, Joverse offers up a nice crowd of 5à7 diners. As the evening rolls along and the music turns to some delicious, older R&B hits, many other professionals start showing up for drinks. You’ll want to stay past your bedtime and try some of their special cocktails. As if that wasn’t enough, Joverse also hosts mixology competitions on Wednesdays. Hello mid-week date ideas. You’re welcome, dear readers.

Go with a group on the weekend or even with someone cute during the week; you’ll be treated to an amazing atmosphere, good music, cocktails and food at Joverse. Like anywhere in Montreal, make reservations if you’d like to eat, and if you’re on a liquid diet, show up early to avoid lineups on the weekend.

Sally xo

Sally, collaboratrice du jeudi avant-midi
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